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‘Opportunity Abounds for Pennsylvania Workers’: State’s Unemployment Rate Decreases, Setting New Record Low
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has released its preliminary employment situation report for December 2022. The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 3.9 percent in December, setting a new record low. The U.S. unemployment rate was also down one-tenth of a point over…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Spacious Colonial Farmhouse in New Hope
A large estate in the Bucks County area has recently gone up for sale, and it is o e of the most unique spots in New Hope. . . One of the prestigious properties of Elk Creek Farm, the beauty of the land and outstanding living features and farm amenities create this distinguished property. .…
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Firstrust CEO and President Tim Abell Reflects on Bank’s FY2022 as Precursor to Overall Economic Outlook
Firstrust Bank CEO and President Tim Abell — before introducing speaker Lara Rhame, Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame at Philadelphia‘s FS Investment — reflected on the past year at a recent meeting of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. “A New Building Block” “Some people like to think of the new year as a fresh start,”…
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Bucks County Elementary School Receives $10,000 Grant for Art Classes, Experiences for Young Students
A nonprofit run by a Bucks County theater has awarded a local school with a large grant, which will be used to support an important art program. BRT Education, a nonprofit affiliated with the Bristol Riverside Theater, has announced a $10,000 grant that will go to a local school to support their art program. “We’re…
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Ask SCORE: Why Do I Need Liability Insurance?
Just as humans need oxygen to live, businesses need liability insurance to be protected from the unexpected. When it comes to health insurance, homeowners or renters insurance, and auto insurance, we rarely think twice about ensuring we have adequate coverage. The same is not always true of small business owners and liability insurance. Yet protecting…
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Looking to Trade Your Old Books for New Ones This Year? The Yardley Historical Association Has You Covered
One of the oldest libraries in Bucks County, in partnership with a local historical organization, will be hosting a fun literary event very soon. The Old Library by Lake Afton will be hosting a book swap event on Feb. 11 at 1 PM. The event is hosted by the Yardley Historical Society, which is a…
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C&N Welcomes M. William Kadri as Vice President, Regional Personal Banking Manager
C&N announces that M. William Kadri has joined the Southeast Region team as Vice President and Regional Personal Banking Manager based in Doylestown. Kadri brings 10 years of retail banking experience to the team at C&N. He will lead the southeast-region retail team in growing the market’s deposit and loan portfolio, while focusing on providing…
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New Hope Pharmaceutical Company to Be Acquired by Major Biotechnology Company
A Bucks County pharmaceutical company is projected to be acquired by a large biotech firm in the near future. Jess Aloe wrote about the deal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Leap Therapeutics, a Massachusetts-based biotechnology firm, has announced that it will acquire New Hope-based Flame Biosciences in an all-stock deal. The deal will transfer the…
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The Gift of an Organ Donation Gave a Yardley Man a New Heart, As Well as a Friend for Life
Despite loving all of his Philadelphia sports teams, a Bucks County resident is thankful to a kind Steelers fan for saving his life. Dave Uram wrote about the friendship for KYW Newsradio. A heart transplant gave 57-year-old Eagles fan Bill Soloway of Yardley a second chance at life and as well as a friend for…
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Bensalem Sisters Help Local Kids Learn STEM Skills with Their Small Business
Two siblings from Bucks County have been working to help students in the area discover a love for the sciences and other subjects. Matteo Iadonisi wrote about the sisters for 6ABC. Bensalem sisters Keira and Sophia Seidman fell in love with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math the first time they attended a Young Innovator’s Fair.…
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There Is Enough Groundwater in Delaware River Basin to Last Until 2060
According to a new report by Delaware River Basin Commission, Delaware River Basin has enough groundwater to last until 2060, even through possibly dry years, writes Zoë Read for the WHYY. This is good news for more than 13 million people across four states, including Pennsylvania, who get their drinking water from the Delaware River…
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Doylestown Research Foundation Receives $32 Million Contract to Development Treatment for Yellow Fever
A Bucks County research foundation has recently been granted a large sum of funds in order to research a potential cure for a fatal illness. The Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, based in Doylestown, has been awarded a one-year contract by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of…
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This Bucks County Inn is Considered to be One of the Best Getaway Spots in the Country
A Bucks County inn has been listed as one of the best places for a fun getaway, especially in an area known for its great vacation spots. Christine Koubek Flynn wrote about the local in for Arlington Magazine. The Logan Inn, located at 10 West Ferry Street in New Hope, is considered one of the…
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Author Pens Book on Langhorne’s Boone Farm, Future Home of African American Museum of Bucks County
A Bucks County author has published a new book on the history of one of the area’s most well-known and most talked about estates. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the author for the Bensalem Patch. Boone Farm in Langhorne, the future permanent home of the African American Museum of Bucks County, is the subject of a…
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Morrisville Community Works Together to Raise Funds, Buy Local Little League Legend a Much-Needed Necessity
A man known for helping a Bucks County little league has seen his community work together to help him in a time of need. Christopher Dornblaser wrote about the local man for the Bucks County Courier Times. Charlie Howard, 92, has been helping the Morrisville Little League for decades. At his age, he requires help…
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FitCore Extreme Embraces Popularity of High-Intensity Strength Training
As the nation continues to embrace the importance of fitness, particularly for children, General Recreation in Newtown Square gives you FitCore Extreme to create your own custom fitness course. You can create your own course by using combinations of pre-designed challenges to encourage kids, teens, and adults to get and stay fit. The course can…
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Wall Street Journal: In Philadelphia, Old Christmas Trees are a Delicious Buffet for Local Goats
Philly Goat Project in Philadelphia helps recycle old Christmas trees by offering them as a delicious buffet of pine needles and twigs for local goats, writes Joel Millman for The Wall Street Journal. The Goat Project is busy throughout the year with various goat-centric activities, including nature walks in Philadelphia parks led by goats and…
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Newtown Rail Trail Project Receives $2.5 Million in State, Federal Grants
A Bucks County trail recently received a large amount of funds through major grants, allowing further updates to the popular outdoor spot. The construction of Newtown Rail Trail received $2.5 million in federal and state grants, which will help fund the second phase of the project as it extends into Northampton Township. The receipt of…
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